Embrace the wild at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo. You can find all sorts of exotic animals at this accredited zoo, including large cats, birds, reptiles and the popular elephants. Located in the center of Roeding Park, this wild attraction was originally a safe haven for abandoned exotic pets. It has grown to encompass more than 18 acres since its creation in 1929 in a log cabin.
View the permanent and traveling art galleries at the Fresno Art Museum. You can find art from all over the globe at this art museum. The Fresno Art Museum has been collecting, preserving and exhibiting valuable art and historical objects to the public since its foundation in 1948.
Bring you inner artist out at the semi-monthly ArtHop. ArtHop provides local artists with the opportunity to showcase their work-whether traditional or contemporary-on the first and third Thursday of each month. Visit the Tower District and downtown's museums, studios, galleries and other venues to see these exhibitions. Be sure to visit the local vendors who join as well.
Take your loved one on a romantic getaway at the Blossom Trail Bed & Breakfast. Located just a few minutes outside of Fresno, this converted ranch is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Enjoy a weekend stay at one of the houses, or spend a longer time at the Garden Apartments. Enjoy views of the Sierra Foothills, stroll through the abundant rose gardens filled with sculptural art, or hike through the popular Fruit Trail.